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My project finally has a motor!
jamesgt727	#1  Posted on 01/28/13 - 9:38 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 360 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/17/11	Check it out, let me know what you think. See the personal page. I am stalled and open for suggestions.
Phil T	#2  Posted on 01/29/13 - 6:51 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6991 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	You should take a closer look at the clam shell cover on the bow locker drain. In your photo, it appears to not be positioned close enough. I recall the proper placement is covering the drain hole 1/2 way. This position creates the Venturi (vacumn) effect and pulls the water while underway. If the cover is not large enough, Perko sells 3 sizes. You may need to go up a size.
jamesgt727	#3  Posted on 01/29/13 - 4:18 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 360 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/17/11	Uh-oh, that might be a problem. We machined that out of 316L billet. It's solid, but we planned on a friction twist plug from the topside to stop the splash-up. The diameter of the hole for that drain is smaller than stock. We were just calculating, I hope our little mod works, if I have to put a clam shell cover back on, I'll be upset, that was the one part of the boat I disliked from the factory.
Derwd24	#4  Posted on 01/29/13 - 5:03 PM
Member Posts: 1607 Comments: 9 Joined: 05/09/07	What size Merc is on the back? Dave - 1983 Outrage 22
jamesgt727	#5  Posted on 01/29/13 - 5:37 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 360 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/17/11	1.5 liter, 3 cylinder, two-stroke. It's a 1995, been rebuilt from ground up. I'm not sure what HP is, it has not been dyno'd. I know it weighs 303 lbs. Edited by jamesgt727 on 01/29/13 - 5:46 PM
Jeff	#6  Posted on 01/29/13 - 6:50 PM
Member Posts: 1987 Comments: 34 Joined: 04/02/05	You should have no problem with that calm shell. The boat and motor look great. 1993 23' Walkaround Whaler Drive
jamesgt727	#7  Posted on 01/31/13 - 8:17 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 360 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/17/11	OK - FINALLY GOT THE GOOD ONES UP! SEE MY PERSONAL PAGE!
Finnegan	#8  Posted on 01/31/13 - 10:15 AM
Member Posts: 1926 Comments: 16 Joined: 05/02/08	That engine is a Mercury 90. Cosnidering the way you have it set up, it looks like you plan to go REAL FAST! Beautiful job!
jamesgt727	#9  Posted on 01/31/13 - 5:34 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 360 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/17/11	Thanks, we call it a homemade Pro XS
jamesgt727	#10  Posted on 02/01/13 - 9:46 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 360 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/17/11	Put up the drying technique pic used on this hull - resto- mod
tedious	#11  Posted on 02/01/13 - 10:18 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1072 Comments: 2 Joined: 09/07/08	James, did you make any modifications to stern part of the hull to improve stability at speed? Also, can you provide any additional information on your motor lift? It looks really neat. Tim
jamesgt727	#12  Posted on 02/01/13 - 3:28 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 360 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/17/11	Image Marine in Seminole, and his cooperative group were consulted on the hull modifications. Basically, the main strakes (planing chines) were modified and extended to within 1" of the transom, angled and vented (pretty cool design) you all will see it when Joe Kriz posts the project album . Then, Eric created a "virtual pressure" running pad at the rear of the boat. The "pad" is ~12" x 48" and was created by triangular shapes with sharp entry. These guys are pros, I just asked them to reach a goal, and they did it. The Jack Plate is a 4" Atlas from TH Marine. Eric disassembled it entirely, sanded and polished every inch, then we sent it off for Marine grade "deep-bright" annodising. The part that the motor mounts to was painted "Ferrari Black" (LOL!) by a shop that only paints Italian exotic cars (and jack plates). The Plate is awesome to just look at, the finish is top notch.
ursaminor	#13  Posted on 02/02/13 - 7:21 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 67 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/12/12	Wow, that should be a sporty ride! I have a friend who has a 1980's vintage 15 SS with a 70 HP Yamaha on a jackplate and he can outrun my Montauk with a 90 HP. With the combination of the bottom modifications, engine, performance gearcase and propeller, I'd be shocked if you didn't get into the mid 50's. I think I speak for the group in saying that we'd all like to see a link to a video of the sea trials. Have a blast, it looks awesome. 1989 Montauk 17 / 2012 90 HP Evinrude E-TEC
jamesgt727	#14  Posted on 02/02/13 - 12:31 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 360 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/17/11	I can accommodate that request, in HD! I'm looking forward to that day too. So far I think this project has been going for 14 months. To say I'm excited is an understatement.
Finnegan	#15  Posted on 02/03/13 - 1:31 AM
Member Posts: 1926 Comments: 16 Joined: 05/02/08	In case you're interested, I have a really nice rubber hubbed (no prop rattle) Mercury Laser II in 26" pitch that should make your rig "Scream and Fly." $100 to your door. Not many people can run this much pitch, but with the 2.33 ratio, you may be able to.
jamesgt727	#16  Posted on 02/03/13 - 4:40 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 360 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/17/11	I'll take it. Let me know how to connect with you. Send me an email: jamesgt727@yahoo.com Edited by jamesgt727 on 02/03/13 - 6:34 AM
jamesgt727	#17  Posted on 02/04/13 - 11:00 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 360 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/17/11	Since a lot was asked of what the bottom looked like, I put on two photos that show the bottom modifications.
tedious	#18  Posted on 02/04/13 - 12:26 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1072 Comments: 2 Joined: 09/07/08	Very cool - thanks for the update! The boat is too shiny though - makes it hard to see the hull shape:-)!
CES	#19  Posted on 02/04/13 - 12:49 PM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	Is that a before and after picture of the hull? I see your modification in the first hull picture but not the second. Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
jamesgt727	#20  Posted on 02/04/13 - 4:31 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 360 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/17/11	It's there! Eric has that Gel so shiny it is hard to tell. You can make out the strakes that have been extended. And if you look close you can see the running pad created its about 12" wide x 48" long Edited by jamesgt727 on 02/04/13 - 4:32 PM